Appendiceal Intraluminal Gas: A CT Marker for Gangrenous Appendicitis.
Chantelle IpEdward H WangMichael CroftWan Yin LimPublished in: Radiology research and practice (2021)
In cases of established acute appendicitis, the presence of intraluminal gas is a moderately specific sign for gangrenous complication. This is worth reporting as it can help prognosticate and triage patients accordingly, for a timelier surgical management and a better outcome.
Keyphrases
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- magnetic resonance imaging
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